Sick B@$t@RD$ in Alabama!

[S.R.Patch]

I'd hope these dogs were caught up in some kind of machinery, if not, Disney puts some crazy ideas in people's heads, The old gal who wanted the Dal coat comes to mind...

[Buckshot101]

This happened not far from me. Here is an update on the story.

Investigators say dog was not intentionally skinned alive

New details in the investigation into what happened to Anne the Beagle.

Anne's owner had to have her put down in November after she was skinned alive. Cullman County Sheriff Tyler Roden tells us their report from the state pathologist has come back.

The animal pathologist says Anne's injuries look like "de-gloving", that's where an animal's skin is pulled off.

Sheriff Roden says it does not look like the de-gloving was the work of a person or another animal.

The case is still open and they're still asking for tips.

If you have any information about this case, you can call the Cullman County Sheriff's office at 734-0342.

http://www.waff.com/global/story.asp?s=7512377

[WrongsideRandy]

Well.....? if it was'nt intentional ,,,then what would cause it ? Shannon

[Ryan]

they seem like a bunch of quaks if you ask me.No offense to folks on here from Bama.

[TC]

I'd hope these dogs were caught up in some kind of machinery,

Was Wondering about that myself after patch posted...

[Buckshot101]

Article in paper today said that the state pathologist thinks the dogs got caught up in some kind of machinery.

Pathologist: Cullman beagle probably skinned by machine

CULLMAN - A state veterinary pathologist has determined machinery was probably the cause of a dog being skinned alive in Cullman County last month, which might mean the incident was accidental.

Reward money and national media attention flooded in after Anne, a pet beagle owned by a family in the Providence community near Vinemont, was euthanized after being skinned alive. The skin was removed from the dog's back in one large wound, while the dog suffered another secondary wound on the neck.

Another beagle, Buttercup, also was injured.

Cullman County Sheriff Tyler Roden said Monday that a report by George D'Andrea, of the state diagnostic veterinary lab in Auburn, said the force used to remove the dog's skin and the absence of knife marks means some type of machinery was involved.

While this does not rule out the wounds being intentionally inflicted, Roden said, it does open up the possibility of the dog's injuries being accidental.

The report might also make it harder to prosecute a suspect if an arrest is made. The case remains open, even though the investigation is being scaled back.

"This would mean there's a low probability that it occurred through some sort of malicious act," Roden said. "It's surprised us because, early on, we were treating this case as though it was the result of something intentional. And if we had to do it over, I believe that's the appropriate way to handle it. But we don't want to rule anything out."

Roden said investigators would continue to take tips and information that might solve the mystery of how the dogs were injured. Already, a tip line and other calls and rumors have given investigators a lot of information to work with, but no strong suspects, he said. Authorities even flew over the rural area in hopes of turning up evidence.

Reward money for information on the case reached $35,000 after contributions flooded in and several groups began asking for help. Roden said the case has been unusual because of the attention Anne's plight generated.

"Animals are a big part of people's lives, and if there's evidence of abuse, it brings out strong feelings in a lot of people, and that's a good thing," he said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Cullman County Sheriff's Office at 256-734-0342.

http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/storie ... xml&coll=2

[Pine MT Beagle Runner]

I certianly hope that it was accidental and caused by some type of machinery. But I remember one of our local stations running a similar story around the beginning of November. These dogs were completely skinned and their bodies so badly mutulated that the vet being interviewed said that it was impossible to distinguish what breed they were.

I was getting ready for work that day and did not hear or see the whole story.

[S.R.Patch]

Well.....? if it was'nt intentional ,,,then what would cause it ? Shannon

I don't know, Shannon, but being raised on a farm, there's lot of things that will "eat you up" in the machinery department. PTO's, corn pickers, shellers, choppers, many things that if it get ahold of you, "your skin't good"...
Animals can't talk, so we must have people with some common sense and understanding to evaluate these things. These nuts started an panic over probable nothin without just cause.
People are so emotional over animals, it breaks my heart to see children uncared for... the whole dang worlds standing on it's head...

[WrongsideRandy]

For such trama to the dogs,,,,do you mean the machinery was running?or just some old scrap pile they got into cut them up? I just dont get it? Shannon

[S.R.Patch]

I mean like crawling or scooting under a running auger and it grabs your hair and takes your scalp...

The sad thing about this is, it's a wonderful play for attention by the animal rights kooks. Shock and awe sells...